Rapha L/XL Sizing

[ispy]

Well it's that time of the year and indulgent thoughts drift to treating oneself with some high-quality wool... I've been on the verge of pulling the trigger on some Rapha but, being always in-btwn sizes with all my clothing, I sent Rapha three emails inquiring about actual measurements but no luck...

If anyone wears a 1) Long Sleeve Jersey or 2) Lightweight Softshell in sizes L or XL, would you be so kind as to share the following measurements?

- armpit to armpit as the garment is laid flat
- how long is it (vertically), say, along the spine/back?

My chest is 41" (5'-10", 167lb give or take 5) and I know the website says size L... but as I've said, I'm problematic with the sizing.

Thanks in advance.

And Happy Holidays!

[sailorboy]

I'd be interested in this as well. I'm about the same dimensions and typically around a large in most euro stuff, but sometimes medium fits better.

[Tom Byrnes]

ispy,

You should be fine with a Size Large. I just treated myself to some Rapha cycling gear, including a Size XL wool jersey. I am similar to you in height (5' 11"), but weigh 200 lbs. and wear size 44 suits. I think an XL jersey would be a little big for you.

You will love the wool jersey.

Enjoy.

Tom

[sr51]

My large, long sleeve jersey:
pit to pit = 20.5 inches
bottom of collar to bottom = 26.5 inches

[RonW87]

I found my Rapha s/s jersey to fit very tight in the shoulders but bigger in the body. I usually take a large, but needed XL.

Ron

[TriJim]

I have a 43 inch chest and tried Large, but more comfortable with XL. (about 5'9" and 175#). Usually L for shorts. Hope this helps. Enjoy. :beer:

[PoppaWheelie]

Dunno my chest size, but I'm 6'0", 173lbs and I wear a large....XL would be WAY too big on me...even large has a bit of wiggle room.

[bluehorseshoe]

Ispy,

I'm your size, almost exactly.

Medium short sleeve jerseys from Rapha are snug on me. Arm and leg warmers are snug but stretchy in s/m, so they work well for me.

The Medium softshell jacket was too small -- barely -- in the chest. I couldn't comfortably layer beneath it.

i tend to prefer snug fits for summer clothes and the ability to layer when colder, so your mileage may vary.

Cheers.

[capybaras]

You guys need an XL room

[ispy]

Thanks for all the feedback! I've placed my order and will let you all know how it works out in a few days.

Thanks again to everyone for helping me out.